"F-18 Fighter-bomber launched the first air strikes in Syria after the Canadian government has decided to expand its participation in international operations to combat (ISIL)", said in the department.

The Defense Ministry added that the purpose of the air strike was the garrison of IG militants near the town of Ar-Raqqa.

10 coalition aircrafts took part in airstrike, including two Canadian and six - US.

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